I’m applying for the Medical school 8 year track scholars and an engineering scholarship at WashU. The reason I want to be an engineer is to be able to research/manipulate better as a doctor, so there is some cross over between my two essays. Is it okay if there are two or three lines that are the same? The essays aren’t about the same topic, but in both I include why I want to be an engineer and how I hope that will affect my ability as a doctor.
I believe that the two scholarships/programs are reviewed by separate committees, so you should absolutely be fine reusing a few lines.